This position is located in any inpatient unit requiring the services of the patient escorts, or Hero's Hall, of the Voluntary Service Line under the direction of the supervisor. The primary purpose of the patient escort is to perform clinical transport and delivery functions in accordance with established facility policies and procedures.

Duties

Provides transport/escort of patients, to include moderately sedated patients, to and from; clinical units, clinics, ancillary departments of the medical center and other off-station appointments. Assists nursing staff as well as EMT personnel in the transfer of patients to and from bed to wheelchair/litter/vehicle. Provides pickup and delivery of diagnostic specimens, pharmacy requests and non-narcotic medications, medical records, supplies, equipment, and patient clothing and other errands as assigned. Provides emotional support to patients/families through a kind, caring manner. Recognizes obvious physical and behavioral changes in patients and responds appropriately. Use and the care of standard equipment and supplies. Responds appropriately and seeks assistance during emergencies. Applies the principles of good body mechanics and standard precautions while performing patient care duties. Work Schedule: Rotating Shifts to include weekends and holidays or Monday - Friday 7am - 3:30pm Compressed/Flexible Schedule: not authorized Position Description Title/PD#: ESCORT/PD00222A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): not authorized Relocation or Recruitment Incentives: authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/29/2023. EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal SupervisionDexterity and SafetyInstructInterpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading)Technical Practices Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: The work includes lifting, walking, pushing, stooping, reaching, standing, sitting, and bending. Proper body mechanics must be utilized. The employee must be able to use a variety of assistive mechanical devices in the transferring and transporting of patients.

Education

There is no educational requirement for this position.

Contacts

• Address Pittsburgh VA Medical Center 1010 Delafield Road Pittsburgh, PA 15215 US
• Name: Christene Ammoscato
• Phone: (570) 824-3521 X24536
• Email: [email protected]